Discover The Circle of Witham Grange

The Author
E. L. Ravenheart is a gothic fiction author whose work blends psychological depth, atmospheric tension, and the quiet, uncanny edges of the supernatural. With roots in the Indigenous Chippewa Nation (USA), Ravenheart draws on a cultural inheritance rich in story, symbolism, and reverence for the unseen. This heritage infuses the work with a mythic undercurrent—where the natural world speaks, memory carries power, and the boundary between the living and the spirit realm is never absolute.Relocating to the United Kingdom in 2012, Ravenheart now writes from Weston‑super‑Mare, where the haunted coastlines, ancient landscapes, and layered histories of Somerset intertwine with Indigenous storytelling traditions. The result is a distinctive gothic voice shaped by two worlds: the ancestral and the adopted, the wild and the weathered, the remembered and the half‑forgotten.Ravenheart is developing a growing literary cycle that begins with six interconnected novellas and culminates in the debut novel The Powers of St Katherine’s House. Across this cycle, the fiction explores liminal spaces—between memory and myth, faith and fear, identity and the unknown—crafting narratives where atmosphere becomes a character and the past presses insistently against the present.When not writing, Ravenheart can often be found delving into the deep history and folklore of Somerset, a practice that echoes through the emotional intelligence and character‑driven focus of the work.Ravenheart’s stories invite readers into worlds where secrets are currency, shadows have intent, and every doorway leads somewhere unexpected.
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John Houghton

Olympia Publishers
     

We have now completed our assessment of your supernatural novel The Powers of St. Katherine's House. Our editorial team has reviewed your manuscript, discussing its style, structure, and market potential. They found your writing engaging and cohesive, with an immersive narrative that draws the reader in from the outset. Your work stands out, and we believe it has genuine potential to find its place in the commercial market. As you may know, we receive hundreds of submissions each month, and only a small number progress to an offer. After careful consideration, we are pleased to say that we would like to publish your book under the Olympia banner, and we are able to extend a publishing offer for The Powers of St. Katherine's House.

Megan Sells

Atmosphere Press
     

My editorial assistant reviewed your submission. I see potential in your Continuance hook. Tying Eleanor’s Jean Harlow aesthetic to the 1792 pact makes her rebirth feel visceral rather than just decorative. The Hopton rivalry over the stolen pearls and forged will adds grit, landing near Mexican Gothic. You’re tapping into a marketable brand of hereditary dread; keep leaning into that ancestral weight, and I'll be interested to see where the rest of this story goes.

Elaine Wadsworth

Pegasus Publishng
     

Championing More Authors, More Voices Every month we receive several hundred submissions, and only a small percentage make it through to the final review stage. This means that many strong manuscripts are traditionally turned away long before they have a chance to reach readers.

Pegasus Publishing

Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd

Board of Editors
     

RE: ‘The Circle of Witham Grange’ Your manuscript was brought to our attention at the latest Editorial Board meeting when we discussed the potential of its publication. Having read all the reports and taken note of the Editors’ opinions we can confidently state that your work was found to be a most engaging and entertaining read that will undoubtedly captivate a wide audience. Cecilia and Katherine are both deeply compelling characters to follow. Furthermore, the Board would like to praise your description of Isolde’s death and the body horror aspects within that scene were very well-handled. ‘The Circle of Witham Grange’ is a well-written, intriguing novel, worthy of attention, and we believe it would have a place in the market.

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When the old year loosened its grip, the village bells rang without hands.

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Discover the top hidden secrets of St Katherine’s House, a place full of mystery and history.

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Discover key techniques to craft an engaging and atmospheric Gothic novel.

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An exploration of the gothic elements in 'The Powers of St Katherine’s House', uncovering its eerie and captivating aspects.

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Examining how Gothic literature explores generational legacies and familial ties through an eerie lens.

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Explore the enigmatic and eerie allure of St Katherine's House, uncovering its rich history and haunted tales.

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Delve into the evocative ambiance and multifaceted themes of 'The Feeding Hour,' a captivating gothic fiction novel.

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Step into the threshold where the land remembers. My upcoming short story, The Watchers of St Hallow’s Gate, unearths the dark history of Witham Grange—a place where boundaries shift, roads rearrange themselves, and the earth guards its own secrets. When a Hopton heir returns to the ancestral estate, they discover that the ancient pact forged in 1643 still binds the living to the land… and the Watchers are waiting. This is a tale of haunted geography, inherited bargains, and the quiet, patient hunger of the soil.

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Welcome to the Blog of E. L. Ravenheart. Here, we delve into the atmospheric depths of gothic fiction, exploring the intertwining tales of the characters and the enigmatic locations that breathe life into "The Powers of St Katherine’s House." Through captivating articles and exclusive short stories, engage in the mysteries of legacy, supernatural elements, and poetic storytelling, perfect for enthusiasts of compelling narratives. Continue your journey into the haunting world crafted by E. L. Ravenheart and uncover the secrets that await.